by drebanks | Sep 10, 2009 | Blog, Media, News Articles
Every day we age. But we don’t have to sit back and let it happen. According to research conducted by the MacArthur Foundation Consortium in Successful Aging, genetics account for 30 percent of aging characteristics while lifestyle and environmental factors...
by drebanks | Jul 23, 2009 | Blog, Media, News Articles
For centuries human beings have been searching for the “Fountain of Youth” in hopes of finding eternal youth. But we don’t need to drink from a spring to reverse or slow the aging process… >>>Read the full article from The Valley...
by drebanks | Jul 11, 2009 | Dementia, Nutrition, Obesity, Uncategorized, Youthful Aging
Belly Fat is Toxic to your Brain as Well as Your Body I have previously reported on the association between belly fat (visceral fat) and the increased risk for insulin resistance, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea and premature...
by drebanks | May 5, 2009 | Broadcast, Media
(WTNH 5/5/09) Are you at risk for a heart attack? Dr. Desmond Ebanks of Alternity Healthcare joined GMC Weekend to demonstrate a new cardiovascular screening device, HeartSmart IMT plus, that helps prevent heart attacks by detecting the earliest signs that...
by drebanks | Apr 12, 2009 | Bioidentical hormones, Heart Disease, Men's Health, Youthful Aging
Testosterone is the primary sex hormone (androgen or steroid hormone) produced by the testes and it plays an essential role in the health men. Beyond determining the male sex characteristics, testosterone is a determinant of muscle strength, bone mass, libido,...